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The day of doom
The day of doom; or A description of the great and last judgment With a short discourse about eternity
London: printed by J.G. for P.C., 1666
Title page typeset from the transcription.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
LXI. Of time neglected, of means rejected, of God's long-suffering, And patience, to penitence that sought hard hearts to bring. Why cords of love did nothing move to shame or to remorse? Why warnings grave, and counsels have nought changed their sinful course?
LXI. Of time neglected, of meanes rejected, of God's long-suffering, And patience, to penitence that sought hard hearts to bring. Why cords of love did nothing move to shame or to remorse? Why warnings grave, and councels have nought chang'd their sinful course?
LXII. Why chastenings and evil things, why judgments so severe Prevailed not with them a jo•, nor wrought an awful fear? Why promises of holiness, and new obedience, •hey oft did make, but always break the •ame to Gods offence?
LXII. Why chastenings and evil •hings, why judgments so severe Prevailed not with them a jo•, nor wrought an awful fear? Why promises of holiness, and new obedience, •hey oft did make, but always break the •ame to Gods offence?
LXIII. Why, still Hell-ward, without regard, the boldly ventured, And chose Damnation before Salvation when it was offered? Why sinful pleasures and earthly treasures, like fools they prized more Then heavenly wealth, eternal health, and all Christs Royal store?